TO:            Bloomfield Businesses, School, Churches, Organizations and Citizens

FROM:      Bill Aslin, Mayor of Bloomfield    

SUBJECT: Covid-19 Virus Update

DATE:       March 23, 2020

Due to receiving additional knowledge about Covid-19 and how it can spread, along with how long it can live on exposed surfaces, I and the city council have voted to close down our City Park Playground area along with all bathrooms in the park.  At this time we are leaving our walking track, tennis and basketball courts open.  Please abide by CDC, National and State recommendations as to the limitation of ten or less to gather.  I and our city council are in agreement that as soon as we get notice we have Covid-19 under control we will immediately open up our park to be enjoyed by all.

As a reminder:  Effective today March 23rd, all city offices will have doors locked.  This includes City Hall, Department of Public Safety, City Tax Collector and Library.  Our staff will remain at their duty stations and will continue to serve our citizens.  As previously stated we have a drop box at city hall for payments.  If you need to contact us with questions or concerns please call Kari Standley, City Clerk, at: 573-568-3464.  Our Public Safety Department phone numbers are still the same.

As of now our Transit Service will continue, however, this could change quickly but we want to try and continue to provide this needed service to our citizens that have no other way to get to the store, pharmacy etc.  

The city council meeting scheduled for tonight, March 23rd has been canceled.  

These very tough decisions are made in order to protect our city staff and our citizens. 

I ask all to monitor our various Social Media Sites for future updates as your city council and I make them.

STAY SAFE!!!!